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  Shining bright»

Gold prices reached a record high on Monday, crossing $1,130 an ounce. But even as investors stock up on the metal, it has stopped dazzling retail jewelers and consumers.

November 16, 2009

Arming up»
Saudi has just introduced new laws allowing private companies to sell firearms. Is the kingdom arming itself?

October 18, 2009

The big start»
Fancy becoming a CEO of your own company? Yeah, well, so does Kipp. Al Tamimi Investments is giving the UAE’s final year university students the chance of a lifetime.

October 12, 2009

Abu Dhabi calling»
The emirate has big plans for the future, and although it has the money to fund them, it is scouting for international investors.

October 5, 2009

Liverpool to get new owner?»
According to reports, Saudi’s Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah is planning to buy a 50 percent stake in the English football club. But will the deal be signed?

September 28, 2009


Why is the money not flowing in?»
According to a report by the United Nations, foreign direct investment in the Middle East fell considerably in 2008, and is set to decline further this year.

September 15, 2009


Can you finally own your company in the UAE?»
The government has reiterated that it is working on a new law to allow 100 percent foreign ownership of companies in the UAE.

September 14, 2009


Grab the land»
According to reports, Arab investors are buying agricultural land in Israel.

August 17, 2009

Will the UAE’s new law change business?»
The country has scrapped the AED150,000 minimum requirement for a company to start a business here. According to analysts, more has to be done.

August 11, 2009

Would you watch ads to talk for free?»
As the UAE prepares to welcome more telecom operators, we wonder if an ad-funded mobile service could take-off here.

August 10, 2009

Missing the boat, Part II»
Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part II.

June 14, 2009

Missing the boat, Part I»
Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part I.

June 11, 2009

The Middle East’s weapons of cash destruction»
Reports claim that Saudi and the UAE are spending huge amounts of money stockpiling military weapons. Why?

June 10, 2009

So, is the glass half full?»
Dubai Investments posted a 25 increase over its total assets, but it also showed a significant drop in profits over last year’s results. So is the glass half full, or half empty? It’s a question of perspective.

May 3, 2009

Destination Africa, Part II»
One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part II.

April 30, 2009

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